Kick 2026 into gear with Budapest Sport Office’s (Budapest Sportiroda – BSI) action-packed calendar. For decades, BSI has been Hungary’s go-to team for mass participation sports, getting tens of thousands moving every year. The lineup spans marathons, half marathons, urban dashes, open-water swims, obstacle fun runs, and family-friendly days—across multiple towns and venues. Scan the dates, pick your challenge, and lock in those unforgettable BSI vibes.
June 7 – 31st ALDI Women’s Run Gala, Budapest
City Park’s (Városliget) Napozórét becomes a women-only playground where runners of every level cheer each other on, from first-timers to seasoned racers. Choose your distance: 10 km solo or pairs, 5 km, 2.5 km, 2.5 km walk, a 3-person relay (3×2 km), plus combos for extra spice (10+5 km, 10+5+2.5 km, 5+2.5 km). New venue, same energy—just lace up and let the city lights and green park carry you. Location: Budapest, District 14 – Zugló, City Park (Városliget), Napozórét.
June 13 – Brutálfutás 15.0, Nyáregyháza
Your longest-ever 7 km or 2.3 km. Sign up for BSI’s cult-favorite obstacle fun run in Nyáregyháza, where the point isn’t heavy rigs but the wild, muddy party. Expect splashes, laughs, and zero chance of staying dry or clean. Address: 2723 Nyáregyháza.
June 20 – 4th MOL Campus Bay Swim, Budapest
Dive into summer right in the city at BudaPart’s Flava Beach. Tackle safe, buoyed open-water distances of 500 m, 1,500 m, 3,000 m, or 4,500 m, while friends lounge or cheer from the green banks of Kopaszi-gát (Kopaszi Dam). Urban swimming, beach atmosphere, big-city skyline. Location: Budapest, District 11 – Újbuda.
June 27 – 32nd KIPRUN Night Run, Budapest
Glow up for a summer night race on Andrássy Avenue (Andrássy út) and the legendary Heroes’ Square (Hősök tere). Run a half marathon solo, in pairs, or as a trio, or pick a quarter marathon. It’s history-meets-sport under the evening lights—and a course you’ll remember. Location: Budapest, District 14 – Zugló.
July 18 – 44th Lidl Balaton Crossing, Révfülöp
Hungary’s biggest open-water swim calls again. Join more than ten thousand who conquer the “Hungarian Sea.” Swim the classic 5.2 km or the 2.6 km half, or paddle a SUP across the country’s largest lake. Rain days: July 19, 25, 26; Aug 1, 2, 8, 9. Location: 8253 Révfülöp.
Sept 6 – 41st Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon
The distance you can beat—kick off BSI’s fall running season through Budapest’s best scenery. Go solo half marathon, split it with a partner, form a trio, or choose the 10 km. Events: Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon, Wizz Air Pair Half Marathon, Powerade Trio Half Marathon, Szimpatika 10 km. Location: Budapest, District 11 – Újbuda.
Sept 20 – Liget Experience Run
A relaxed community run with park vibes and plenty of smiles—perfect for families and comeback runners looking to rekindle momentum.
Oct 10–11 – 41st SPAR Budapest Marathon Festival
Hungary’s largest mass-sport event is pure bucket-list material. Run the marathon on Oct 11 along a gorgeous, varied route alongside thousands, or choose shorter distances across the two-day festival. Everyone finds their lane. Location: Budapest, District 11 – Újbuda.
Nov 14–15 – 23rd Balaton Marathon & Half, Siófok
A lakeside season finale with crisp air and coastal energy around 8600 Siófok, offering full and half distances with autumn charm.
Dec 6 – 11th Santa Run, Budapest
Wrap the year in red at the festive Santa Run (Mikulásfutás) through District 9 – Ferencváros. Costumes highly encouraged.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
